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The Church is a Place You Go with Cameron Shaffer - S2 - Ep1 May 17, 2019

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Season 2 Episode 1 - The Church is a Place You Go
Introduction to Episode:During the first episode of season 2, we discuss the importance of going to a "church"and worshipping with like believers in the faith. Most people think that the church is just a building that you go, but they miss the meaning of the word church. Yes, a church building is a place you go to worship as a church, as one body. We are to be the visible church functioning in union with the catholic church.

Co-Host:Cameron Shaffer has an M.Div from Redeemer Theological Seminary and an M.Th from the University of Glasgow. He is the Associate Pastor at North Oaks Community Church in Clarkston, Michigan, where he lives with his wife and son.Cameron holds his ordination with the Evangelical Presbyterian Church.

Podcast Episode Summary:During Season 2, we will ask ourselves questions that pertain to the local church and its visibility. The WCF 25.2 refers to the visible church as the catholic or universal church under the gospel. We discuss the role of a pastor who leads a congregation on terms of church being a place to go.

WCF 25.2, 4
WLC 64-66
Isaiah 33:22
Matthew 18:15-20, John 20:23
Heidelberg Catechism Lord's Day 31 Q 83-85

Notable Quotes: "No Christian has ever been called to walk alone in his or her own faith. We need on another. The church was designed from the beginning to function as the living body of Christ on Earth." - Brandon Queen ""Why would you not go to church to worship God, why would avoid going to church to worship God" - Cameron S. Shaffer
Ministry to Sponsor: Please Support Tamika Smith on her Mission Trip to Uganda! Go Fund Here or Cash App $MikaOnAMission Through her passion for sharing the Gospel with the world, this will be her first time out of the country and what a better way for her to spend her time out of the United States. Please join me in helping her reach her goal to bring the gospel to Uganda!
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Season Two - The Beauty of the Local Church Series May 13, 2019

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The Beauty of the Local Church Series - Season Two

“To him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen.” (Ephesians 3:21)

In volume three of the Westminster Society Journal, our contributors consider the important role of the local church in the Kingdom of God. Viewed dismissively as totally irrelevant by some and simply unnecessary by others, our authors argue precisely in the opposite direction: despite many critiques, the local church is beautiful, necessary, and deeply meaningful. She is after all, the Bride of Christ. Not only is the local church indispensable in the lives of ordinary believers, but it is the very means through which the Gospel of Jesus Christ is carried to our broken and hurting world.

Working from a robustly biblical and theological perspective, each of these essays argues for a soundly biblical, and theologically moored conception of the local church. Contributors for this volume include local pastors, church elders, New and Old Testament scholars, and seminary professors.

The Westminster Society exists as a networking group to promote fellowship and unity amidst Reformed churches, and to foster biblical scholarship and confessional churchmanship among believers and church leaders.

Motivation Monday - My Jesus I Love Thee #7 May 13, 2019

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Motivation Monday - My Jesus I Love Thee #7

“I’ll love Thee in life; I will love Thee in death and praise Thee as long as Thou lendest me breath. And say when the death-dew lies cold on my brow. If ever I love Thee, my Jesus, ‘Tis now.

This is the inspiration that gets us through the rough times! Just remember that JESUS is ENOUGH! He is enough when we suffer, He is enough when we grow weary, He is enough in all things! Jesus is enough!

Excerpt from “My Jesus, I Love Thee”
William R. Featherston Pg 79

“We love because He first loved us” 1 John 4:19

The Recap of Season 1 on Prayer S1 - Ep11 May 10, 2019

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Season 1 Episode 11 - The Recap of Season 1 on Prayer After a long break away from the mic, the PALs get together for a comprehensive recap on all of the episodes in Season 1 and give feedback each episode. The PALs spent a great deal of time re-listening to each episode to provide their feedback on each episode. Keep in mind that we are not theologians and we do not know everything, yet we try our best to help our listeners understand the meaning of each episode and the purpose of the question. Season 1 will have two bonus episodes! Stay tuned for them!

Motivation Monday - Woe To Me! #6 Apr 29, 2019

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Motivation Monday - Woe To Me! #6 - With Rev. Bill Crawford of First Presbyterian Church of Thibodaux, Louisiana
This is one of the most motivational sermons I have heard from Pastor Bill and thought this would be a good time to share it with the world.
Pastor Bill Crawford says woe to the things that may bind him up and cause harm to others. He says "Woe to me if I do not preach the gospel!" As Christians we are all put on this earth to Glorify God and Enjoy Him Forever!! This Excerpt if from the Sermon - Run is Such a Way! Join First Presbyterian Church in Thibodaux, Louisiana as we deliver you a word from God through his words. Pastor Bill reminds us that we have been called to GLORIFY GOD AND ENJOY HIM FOREVER. This sermon was preached in October of 2011.
Recommended Links: First Presbyterian Church Thibodaux | First Presbyterian Church Houma | Bayou Christian

Motivation Monday - Live Like A People Redeemed #5 Apr 22, 2019

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Day after Easter! Our atonement has a purpose. His resurrection delivered us from the wrath of God. Let’s live like a People redeemed.

"In death, an atonement was made; in resurrection, the perfect sinlessness of Jesus was vindicated." —R.C. Sproul

"Crucified, dead, and buried, He rose on the third day, ascended to heaven, and will come again in glory and judgment."
Learn more at ChristologyStatement.com.

I Pray, But I Really Don't Like to Pray - S1 Ep10 Apr 19, 2019

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Season 1 Episode 10 - I Pray, But I Really Don't Like to Pray
Introduction to Episode: During this episode, we look at how Christians pray but don't like to pray. We as Christians let our feelings get int the way and we become lazy and complacent in our prayer life with the Father. Throughout the episode, we talk about personal moments when the flesh got in the way of spending time with the father. We are reminded that we can tell the Father how we feel even to the point of not wanting to pray.
Co-Host: Originally from Welsh, LA, Rev. Bo Kyle is an Assistant Pastor at First Presbyterian Church in Meridian Mississippi. Before Bo’s arrival at FPC in August 2015 he served for seven years as the Director of Middle School Ministries at the Chesterfield Presbyterian Church in St. Louis, MO. Initially, Bo came to St. Louis to attend Covenant Theological Seminary, where he studied from 2007-2010, completing his Master of Divinity Degree. Bo is married to Lindsay with two beautiful daughters, Cora and Carolyn. Bo loves sports and fishing. Bo Kyle is an ordained minster in the EPC.
Episode Summary: As we read scripture, we see Jesus on His knees before the Father in the garden of Gethsemane begging Him to take the cup from Him. Jesus knew that He had to be that sacrificial lamb but He prayed anyway as He was one with the Father. Jesus teaches us that no matter how we feel, we should still pray and talk to the Father. Bo shares is personal testimony of how he prays but has fallen away at times from prayer. Hint the title of the episode. Bo reminds us that when we go to the Father in prayer, we are not our adolescent selves stumbling upon words to say to our crush. We can boldly go to the Father through the Son with the Holy Spirit interceding for us. Yes, we can get weak, but the Holy Spirit is our comforter.

Matthew 6:9
Romans 8:26

Notable Quotes: "But there is one simple thing that we forget, all of God's wrath was poured out on that one single man, the Son of God, He bared all the sins of the world on His shoulders. He bare all the sins of the world in His beating, in his mocking, in being spit on, kicked, drugged and nailed to the cross. My sin, your sin, our sin him there." - Brandon Queen | "If we confess, that's a moment of prayer. And I think one of the most important parts of prayer is confession." - Rev. Bo Kyle

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Motivation Monday #4 - New Beginnings Apr 15, 2019

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Motivation Monday #4 - New Beginnings

New beginnings are great and exiting. But what happens when that excitement dies down? We become accustomed to the norm or our daily task become mundane and repetitive. What about God's unmerited Grace He freely gives? What about His mercies? Are they not new every morning? As believers, we can not forget that God's mercies are new every morning. That should be motivation to carry us through for weeks on out!

"New beginnings come from above. God the Father His due praise for He blesses us with new mercies daily." - Brandon Queen

The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. “The Lord is my portion,” says my soul, “therefore I will hope in him.” (Lamentations 3:22-24)

“Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland” (Isaiah 43:18-19)

“He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see and fear the Lord and put their trust in him” (Psalm 40:3)

“See, I will create new heavens and a new earth. The former things will not be remembered, nor will they come to mind” (Isaiah 65:17)

First Inaugural Podcast Apr 15, 2019

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This is our first inaugural podcast. We plan to share the the love of Jesus Christ through the gospel and through testimony. Here at the Evangelical and Reformed, we are seeking to help one grown deeper and stronger in their faith and grow closer to Christ. We hope you enjoy this short podcast.

To Whom Should I Pray and Why? S1 Ep9 Apr 12, 2019

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Season 1 Episode 9 - To Whom Should I Pray and Why?
Introduction to Episode:During this episode, a crucial question is discussed, 'to whom should I pray and why?' This question raises a lot of questions and controversy among Christianity or people of different faiths. This episode is not to disrespect other denominations or make anyone feel unwanted. This episode is designed to teach and reproved in love. We have to remember that the name of the Father is hallowed and should be set apart. We ara a people redeemed but the blood of Jesus Christ that was given by the Father and carried out through the Holy Spirt. When we pray, it is the Father that gets first recognition, and in the name of the son, Jesus Christ and sustained by the Holy Spirit.

Co-Host:Gordon Duncan is an award-winning educator, salesman, teacher, manager, and writer. He has taught in the public school system, lobbied for school's accreditation, managed eye clinics, led sales' teams, and also publishes books on theology, church, and culture. He has been happily married to Amy for over 20 years and is the proud father of 3 wonderful girls. He is a graduate of East Carolina University and Reformed Theological Seminary. He has been in the eye industry since 1999, an elder in the Presbyterian Church of America (PCA) since 2000, planted Sovereign King Church in Garner, NC in 2005, and planted Evident Grace Church in Fredericksburg, VA in 2013. Learn more at www.evidentgrace.com.
Episode Summary:As we turn to scripture, Jesus teaches us to pray to the Father in Matt. 6:9. In the garden before Christ was betrayed, He prays directly to the Father. While on the cross Jesus prayed a prayer asking his accusers and murders to be forgiven. The Westminster Shorter Catechism #101 ask us 'For what do we pray in the first request?' Answer: In the first request (hallowed by your name) we pray that God will enable us and other to GLORIFY HIM in everything he uses to make himself known...

Matthew 6:9
John 3:16 & 2 Cor. 5:17-19
Praying to the Godhead (One in Essence)
WCF Shorter Catechism Q & A #104

Notable Quotes: "The Father is the giver of all good gifts, ordinarily we will address the Father of all good gifts." - Gordon Duncan "Who is responsible for giving forgiveness? The Father. Who is responsible for sending his Son? The Father." - Brandon Queen
Recommended Links: TableTalk Magazine | Westminster Confession of Faith | Presbyterian Church of America

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